Government constitutes 8th CPC; affects employees and pensioners; Terms of Reference notified.
Summary
The government has confirmed the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), impacting over 50.14 lakh Central employees and 69 lakh pensioners. The Terms of Reference for the 8th CPC were notified on November 3, 2025. The timing of implementation and funding details will be decided later.
Key Points
- 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) constituted.
- Impacts over 50.14 lakh Central employees and 69 lakh pensioners.
- Terms of Reference notified on November 3, 2025.
- Timing of implementation and funding details pending.
Full Article
The government has confirmed that over 50.14 lakh Central employees and 69 lakh pensioners will fall under the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), though the timing of its implementation and funding will be decided later. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed Parliament that the 8th CPC has already been constituted, with its Terms of Reference notified on November 3, 2025.